FARM | Folk Alliance Region Midwest

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Virtual Connections

Monthly Peer Gatherings, Webinars,
Mentor Sessions and more…

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2026 Gathering | Oct 22-25

Registration Opens 3.2.2026
The Royal Sonesta
Minneapolis, MN

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Music

FARM offers a variety of showcase opportunities from the Official juried showcases to late night Private Showcasing, Folk DJ Showcase, Open Mics & our popular Performance Lane.

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Workshops & Panels

Join us for a diverse line-up of workshops and panels, on topics that address the changing face of the independent music business, as well as performance and instrument techniques.

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Community

From impromptu conversations in the hall or elevator, to late night jamming and song swaps and chats over a meal, it’s all about making connections!

News and Updates

Announcing 2026 Keynote Speaker Gaelynn Lea

Apr 13, 2026

We are so delighted to announce that violinist/singer/songwriter/composer and disability rights activist Gaelynn Lea will be our keynote speaker for our 2026 FARM Gathering + Presenter Summit, taking place October 22-25 in Minneapolis, MN!

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Mar 23, 2026

OFFICIAL SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS OPEN 3/15 We are happy to announce that Official Showcase applications for our 2026 FARM Gathering + Presenter Summit open on Sunday, March 15! There will be 14 official showcase artists, and performances will be...

2026 Gathering + Presenter Summit

Jan 11, 2026

We are so excited about this year's FARM Gathering, taking place October 22-25, 2025 at the The Royal Sonesta, Minneapolis, MN! We are looking forward to another program-packed, music-filled weekend of performances, workshops, networking, one-on-one mentoring sessions...

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FARM Mission Statement

Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) is a regional chapter of Folk Alliance International (FAI). Our purposes are to promote traditional, contemporary and multi-cultural folk music and dance and related performing arts in our region, hold an annual regional conference, represent the interests of our members to FAI and carry out such other projects as are of benefit to FAI members in the Midwest.

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